Annual Events

Expressions Biennial Juried Visual Art Show

May – Expressions, the Quinte Arts Council’s Biennial Juried Visual Art Show at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Public Library features the work of artists and artisans from throughout the Quinte region. The next Expressions will be held in 2019. The deadline to enter is April 6, 2019. For more information and to download the entry form, click here.

Arts Recognition Awards and Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts

Each year, the Quinte Arts Council recognizes those individuals or businesses who have made a difference to the arts in our community. Nominations are accepted until (note new deadline date) June 8. Winners are celebrated at The Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts which will be held September 13. Read more…

Annual General Meeting and Member Gathering

Spring – The Quinte Arts Council’s Annual General Meeting is held in the spring of each year. The meeting includes the election of the board of directors, reports on the QAC’s strategic planning initiatives, social time and networking, finger foods and entertainment. Everyone is welcome. The 2018 AGM will be held on June 14 at the Belleville Club.

Culture Days

September – Culture Days raises the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. Culture Days is a collaborative initiative that welcomes your participation. The event is held the last weekend of September. Read more…

Art in the Community Visual Arts Show and Sale

Every 3 Months – These art exhibits change every 3 months, and showcase the works of area artists and artisans in the QAC’s Gallery and Gift Shop (36 Bridge St. E., Belleville, ON) and in non-traditional venues, to raise awareness for, and sell the work of, local artists and artisans. Read more…

World Music and Dance

Fall and/or Spring – Each year the QAC offers a World Music and Dance performance and workshop, providing performing arts experiences to students which they may otherwise not be exposed to. This program is free to students in Quinte. Read more…

Jul 11, 2018 – The deadline for the Fall 2018 issue of Umbrella arts newspaper is Monday, July 23. Carol Bauer will be retiring July 14 and Lenny Epstein, our new Membership and Communications Di…
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Jun 16, 2018 –
ANNUAL REPORT
2017 was an incredible year as the Quinte Arts Council celebrated its 50th Anniversary. In addition to a variety of festivities and events, arts education activities…
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